The former actress, who is due to marry Prince Harry on 19 May this year, is a self-proclaimed feminist and has long been a supporter of women’s rights, championing female empowerment and ensuring girls know their worth.

This was something that became quite apparent during the Forum, with Meghan strongly hinting some of her work within The Royal Foundation will focus on women’s causes.

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‘What’s interesting is that I hear a lot of people saying, when speaking about girls’ empowerment and knowing their worth, women’s empowerment as well, you’ll often hear people say, “well you’re helping people find their voice”.

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‘And I fundamentally disagree with that because women don’t need to find a voice. They have a voice – they need to feel empowered to use it and people need to be encouraged to listen.

‘Right now, in the climate that we’re seeing with so many campaigns – Me Too and Time’s Up – there is no better time to really shine a light on women feeling empowered and people really helping to support them – men included in that. It makes such a tremendous difference.’

Meghan and Harry admitted they have to plan their royal wedding before they can put all of their energies into their charity work (Picture: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

But when host, BBC presenter and Radio 1 newsreader Tina Daheley, asked Meghan if she was able to divulge what projects she is planning to work on, Meghan revealed: ‘Sadly, I can’t. But it’s to be continued’.

In fact, Meghan admitted that planning a royal wedding takes its time and she won’t be able to throw her weight behind any of the causes fully until after she and Harry say ‘I do’.

‘Yeah, I guess we wait a couple of months and then we can hit the ground running,’ she laughed, referring to her wedding. ‘We can hold tight until that’s done.’

Harry too admitted: ‘We’re pretty tied up with planning a wedding at the moment but we’re hoping to make as much of a difference as we can.’

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While she’s been living in London since she became engaged to Harry in November, Meghan seemed keen to stress that she has been quietly working behind the scenes.

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‘I think that, knowing that I’ve just been here for three months, with that said, for me it’s very important to, once you hit the ground running, even if you’re doing it quietly behind the scenes – which is what I’ve focused my energy on thus far – is meeting with the right people and the right organisations.

‘I’m quietly learning so I can maximise the opportunity we have here to really make an impact.’

And the new royal is proud to be working with The Royal Foundation, admitting she saw from afar the good work Harry, William and Kate have done since 2011.

‘What I notice from Heads Together from a global perspective, because I wasn’t here obviously when it was happening, was the power of conveying all of these smaller organisations who have the same issue but need that extra push and support. Under this umbrella you’re able to achieve that.

‘And the impact they all made with it was tremendous and I’m very excited to be able to work on initiatives similarly that can have that same impact globally.’

Meghan attended the Forum alongside Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The ‘fab four’ – as they are being dubbed – attended the event at the Aviva offices at St Helen’s in central London, with the theme being ‘Making A Difference Together’.

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The day brought together people from all of The Royal Foundation’s charitable programmes, including Heads Together, United For Wildlife, We Are Invictus, We Are Coach Core and the Endeavour Fund.

The Royal Foundation was set up by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry in 2011 as the main vehicle for them to pursue their charitable interests – an umbrella foundation for them to tackle society’s biggest challenges.

Later that same year, the Duchess of Cambridge became a Patron of The Royal Foundation after her 29 April marriage to Prince William.

A close-up of Meghan Markle’s name badge from the Royal Foundation as she attends the first annual Royal Foundation Forum (Picture: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Meghan will also become a Patron of the foundation upon marriage to Prince Harry on 19 May.

While it is currently called The Royal Foundation Of The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge And Prince Harry, it will become The Royal Foundation Of The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge And The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex, if the Queen gives Harry this title when he weds, as is expected.